Figure 7

ALCB size distribution.
Size distribution of the Acellular Lamellar Cephalic Bodies for different individuals of Stellifer rastrifer, collected in Caraguatatuba Bay in (A) April and (B) September 2004. Each histogram denotes a fish individual, and its title the fish size. Gradual increase in ALCB size with increasing size of fish and frequent emergence of more than one mode support the occurrence of peaks of ALCB production during the life of the fish.